WRHN is pleased to tell you about the latest news and happenings at Waterloo Region's largest hospital.
Please check back frequently for updates.
We also welcome you to visit our social media accounts:
- Twitter: @grhospitalkw
- Facebook: Waterloo Regional Health Network
- Instagram: @grhospitalkw
- LinkedIn: Waterloo Regional Health Network
Looking for information about the future of care in the region? Check out the Building the Future of Care Together website for the latest updates!
The latest from Waterloo Regional Health Network
Grand River Hospital’s automated lab celebrates its first anniversary by decreasing wait times by 10 percent
April 25, 2016Waterloo Regional Health Network’s (WRHN) one year old automated laboratory uses the latest technology to simplify laboratory processes, increase quality, reduce errors and improve test turnaround time for nearly 2.2 million patient tests a year.
Celebrating Earth Day: from GRH President and CEO Malcolm Maxwell
April 22, 2016It’s Earth Day, and WRHN is doing a great deal to reduce the environmental footprint of our hospital. WRHN CEO Malcolm Maxwell outlines some of these accomplishments.
The Dietitian's Dish: celebrate Earth Day with root vegetables!
April 22, 2016The Dietitian's Dish is a new column offering healthy eating tips from WRHN's team of registered dietitians. In this edition, Jason DaMaren explores the benefits of root vegetables for health and wellness.
Grand River Hospital recognized by Ontario’s agency for organ and tissue donation
April 21, 2016Trillium Gift of Life Network has presented Waterloo Regional Health Network with the Hospital Achievement Award – Provincial Conversion Rate for its dedication to helping improve organ and tissue donation in Ontario and saving lives through transplantation.
Palliative care physician Dr. Andre Moolman wins GRH award of excellence
April 20, 2016Dr. Moolman has won the hospital’s April Award of excellence for his kind and compassionate support of patients with life-threatening conditions as well as individuals at the end of life.
Getting screened for cervical cancer with a Pap test could save your life
April 18, 2016Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable with regular screening, appropriate and timely follow-up of abnormal results and HPV immunization.
KW Campus front lobby volunteers win GRH's team award of excellence
April 14, 2016The KW Campus front lobby volunteers have won the hospital’s April team award of excellence, quite appropriately during National Volunteer Week.
KW parking garage renovations: stair-well update to start in middle of the garage April 18th.
April 13, 2016Waterloo Regional Health Network is investing in its KW Campus parking garage. On Monday April 18th for several weeks, one of the stairwells in the garage will be out of service for upgrades.
GRH and partners host med tech conference on May 25th at Freeport Campus
April 12, 2016The first meeting of Waterloo Region MED TECH Bridging the Gap will take place on May 25th at WRHN's Freeport Campus. The day-long event will bring together health and technology sector speakers for a wide-ranging symposium.
From GRH CEO Malcolm Maxwell: thank you to our volunteers!
April 11, 2016The week of April 10th through 16th marks National Volunteer Week. We are celebrating the contributions of volunteers throughout Waterloo Regional Health Network.